Crime
2 dead, 3 injured after shooting in downtown Minneapolis, victims identified
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting incident that left two people dead and three others injured. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning in the area of 5th Street and Hennepin Avenue.
Officers responding to a reported fight heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. They found five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided medical assistance.
All five victims were transported to local hospitals, where two adult males succumbed to their injuries.
The two victims who were killed have been identified as Benjamin Haggray and Marcel Woodberry.
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
One suspect has been arrested, and investigators are continuing to gather information about the incident and his involvement.
Officers secured the scene and recovered a firearm. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the names of the deceased victims along with the cause and manner of death.
“MPD investigators are committed to bringing those responsible for this tragic incident to justice,” said Chief O’Hara. “We will continue our late-night safety plan and work with our law enforcement and community partners to enhance safety for all.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and individuals providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.